opdahlamber

opdahlamber has 3 years experience and specializes in Long term care.

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1. To tell or not to tell!

   opdahlamber replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I was terminated for reporting a coworker for abuse for stealing medications. Retaliation is real. While not supposed to happen, it does sometimes. That said, I would do it again in a

2. The HARD Truth for most nurses

   opdahlamber replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Just my opinion here.. coming from 13 years as a CNA in LTC, then LPN, now RN.. all in LTC. You. Do. Not. Deserve. To. Wipe. Butts. Yep, that's right. You truly are not deserving. Please find exit to...

3. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

   opdahlamber replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

   God, the Q-word. I ask if it's been a boring day when I get in. Full moon. If I was DON or anyone doing a schedule, I would totally schedule at one extra person in each department during full moons....

4. Doing away with Scrubs

   opdahlamber replied to Kcwestportboy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   It's a choice where I work too. Most of the support staff wear street clothes. Administration does business casual. DON and Nurse Managers..also do business casual unless the DON is actually on the...

5. Nursing Humor / Share Jokes

   opdahlamber replied to crNAtion's topic in Nursing Humor

   'LOL?

6. My Life with a Nurse: A Man's Perspective

   opdahlamber replied to StatBlues's topic in Nursing Humor

   Personally, if Brad Pitt, George Clooney, or any other male nurse, doctor, or millionaire dreamboat showed up at my door wanting nothing more than my body, they would get a door slammed in their face....

7. Does your SO understand job stress?

   opdahlamber replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in a really small LTC care center as an LPN. We all know that does not mean not busy. I was able to bring my hubby to work for a shift once. He got to see me be all charge nurse and...

8. Nursing school IS rigorous

   opdahlamber replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

   Just started my last class for my RN. I worked as an LPN for a little over a year before going back. My initial goal was to be a teacher someday when I grow up. That goal is now dead and stinky by...

9. New grad, no job, SO confused

   opdahlamber replied to momma2rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   My husband and I have this discussion. Our decision thus far is as follows: I make more money than him. He finds a job that works around my schedule. Or he doesn't and stays home to be Mr. Mom. He...

10. New laws requiring LPNs and RNs to become BSN by 2016

    opdahlamber replied to Vocationofalifetime's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Iowa IS doing this. As of 2015 (April), if you have not already taken RN Boards, you will be getting a BSN. They are doing this by licensing restrictions. The first renewal is at 2 years, so at...

11. Double Fluid mess ups

    opdahlamber replied to anon456's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think we should question every single order that we see that makes us feel all funny inside (nurse's instinct). There is not a dang thing wrong with calling the MD and saying, "I saw this and was...

12. happy blame the nurses week

    opdahlamber replied to s-whnp's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say this. I completely feel the thanklessness a lot. I totally get the cynical feeling we all have at times. But ladies and guys, if we really feel this way most of the time, why do what...

13. Is there any truth to this?

    opdahlamber replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    GrnTea, again, you are always my fave poster. Perfect! I think one of the very first lesson that should be taught in nursing school is very easy: LISTEN TO YOUR PATIENT. This will always have...

14. Why do some nurses use their titles as a big ego boost?

    opdahlamber replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh hell yes! That is exactly and completely true and wish we had a totally love

15. Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    opdahlamber replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A 6-8 page paper instead of a test? Sign me up! Here I will write the paper for you. Caring: We become nurses because we care. We care abut people, we care about their health.... etc etc....